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Senate Bill 3491
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 12, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 12, 2022
Latest Action
Apr 6, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3491
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Bill Hagerty
Tennessee
Democrat
Ben Cardin
Maryland
Democrat
Jeanne Shaheen
New Hampshire
Republican
Ted Cruz
Texas
Democrat
Tim Kaine
Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State for the 21st Century Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch a commission to examine the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century and ways the Department of State can modernize to advance U.S. interests.

The commission must offer recommendations related to topics such as (1) the State Department's organizational structure and infrastructure, (2) the link between diplomacy and other core U.S. interests such as defense, and (3) the core legislation that authorizes U.S. diplomacy.

Within 18 months of this bill's enactment, the commission must provide to Congress and the President its final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The commission shall terminate 60 days after the submission of the final report.

Text (2)
Reported to Senate
April 6, 2022
Introduced in Senate
January 12, 2022
Related Bills (3)
Sep 09, 2022
Introduced in House
1
Sponsorship
House Bill 8788
Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 4653
Department of State Authorization Act of 2022
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Jul 27, 2022
Introduced in House
2
Sponsorship
House Bill 8536
Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State Act
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (5)
04/06/2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
04/06/2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
03/23/2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
01/12/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/12/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 4:04:47 AM
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